fzf - Command-Line Fuzzy Finder

Overview

fzf is a general-purpose command-line fuzzy finder. It reads a list of items from STDIN, allows interactive selection using fuzzy matching, and outputs the selected item(s) to STDOUT. Think of it as an interactive grep.

Key characteristics:

• Fast: Processes millions of items instantly
• Portable: Single binary, works everywhere
• Versatile: Customizable via event-action binding mechanism
• Integrated: Built-in shell integrations for bash, zsh, and fish

When to Use This Skill